In-wall Progress!!!

[ReeferMan]

OK so after about 3 weeks of settling in and having project after project go on, I decided it was time to build the inwall setup. I was going to just cut a hole in a wall that I originally planned on putting it in but there was a pole in the way. After deciding weither or not to cut the pole and have two more put in its place i decided, why hide all that width (36x24x18) so i decided to make it viewable from 3 sides and this is what i have done so far

http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?act=...w_album&album=7

 

I still have to dry wall the sides, molding and lights, return, mix salt, rocks, some plumbing and all that good stuff but I thought I would share my progress with everyone. Comments or suggestions always appreciated!

[EricBrian]

Cool. So you just going to drywall around it. Good idea.

[steveoutlaw]

That is going to be nice!! I can't see very well from the pictures but it looks like you have the stand and canopy cut to fit the tank perfectly. If this is the case you might want to re-think that. The drywall is going to add 1/2" on all sides and the trim will stick out even further. My suggestion would be to have the drywall flush with all edges of the tank so the only think that sticks out further is the trim. IMHO.

[rocko918]

Good idea chris, You are going to be much happier this way. Very nice start, can't wait to see it all finished. I should be out that way soon!

[ReeferMan]

That is going to be nice!! I can't see very well from the pictures but it looks like you have the stand and canopy cut to fit the tank perfectly. If this is the case you might want to re-think that. The drywall is going to add 1/2" on all sides and the trim will stick out even further. My suggestion would be to have the drywall flush with all edges of the tank so the only think that sticks out further is the trim. IMHO.

 

 

 

I agree with your suggestion but at didnt think about it at the time I made the stand. It seems no matter how much planning, something gets left out and forgotten! Trust me this was thought out for awhile and there were some things that didnt work as planned. It was nothing that a hammer couldn't fix

[Ne0eN]

Chris,

 

Couple of comments... In the second pic - I hope that wasn't a load-bearing stud you cut into. How are you going to maintain/serivce the tank once you dry-wall the front? From the rear? Looks like it's gonna be difficult with the lights in place, etc. Will you be able to remove the sump once you dry-wall the front? I find that being able to remove the sump once a year for serious cleaning is a good feauture. Other than that, looks good... Where do you live now anyway? Tank tour!?

 

-- Rob

[ReeferMan]

Chris,

 

Couple of comments... In the second pic - I hope that wasn't a load-bearing stud you cut into. How are you going to maintain/serivce the tank once you dry-wall the front? From the rear? Looks like it's gonna be difficult with the lights in place, etc. Will you be able to remove the sump once you dry-wall the front? I find that being able to remove the sump once a year for serious cleaning is a good feauture. Other than that, looks good... Where do you live now anyway? Tank tour!?

 

-- Rob

 

It wasn't a load bearing stud but actually a stud for the corner dry wall with two other studs. It will be services from the rear which is alittle tight but do-able. The sump will be removable from the back. I moved to Gainesville in Somerset. I will do a tank tour as soon as I get everything cycled and setup. By the way can someone tell me how to cyle a tank? It's been so long I don't even remember how to do it anymore. Also how long should I wait before transfering all the livestock?